8.3. Additional DFT Strategies

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is TPG?

   Hint

   Think of what kind of patterns might be generated for testing.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of ATPG.

   Hint

   Consider the speed and quality of the generated patterns.

3. 3.

   What does TPG stand for?

   • Test Pattern Generation
   • Test Plan Generation
   • Test Program Generation

   Hint

   Think about the primary purpose of this term.

4. 4.

   True or False: DFM aims to complicate the manufacturing process.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what DFM stands for.

5. 5.

   Consider a circuit design where ATPG failed to identify a stuck-at fault. What could be potential reasons for this oversight?

   Hint

   Reflect on the role test patterns play in detecting specific faults.

6. 6.

   A company has to choose between DFM and DFR approaches in their new product development. Discuss their potential consequences of prioritizing one over the other.

   Hint

   Think about the long-term and short-term impacts on products.